YEARLY HIGH
103.3205 KES
YEARLY LOW
80.7628 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.6843 KES

2011 CAD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CAD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 103.3205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 80.7628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5578 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.4226 to the December average rate of 84.5054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 103.3205 was up 27.68% compared to the 2010 peak of 80.9226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 516,603 KES
2010 Average 384,602 KES
Yearly Trough Low 403,814 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,788.91 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

100.7865
79.6623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 86.1602, compared to 93.2084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.1602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.2084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 10.3998 KES (High: 96.5400 / Low: 86.1402). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2641 KES (High: 82.1394 / Low: 80.8753).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.3998
January Spread (Stable) ±1.2641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.1412 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 99.0262) against the same month in 2010 (average: 79.2196), the exchange rate shifted by +19.8066 (+25.00%).

2011 Avg (October) 99.0262
2010 Avg (October) 79.2196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.1394 80.8753 81.4226
February 84.5181 81.5255 82.5871
March 88.2767 85.0651 86.2767
April 88.3064 86.2417 87.5599
May 89.2953 86.6448 88.1307
June 93.9889 88.3643 90.9841
July 96.0384 92.1807 94.0808
August 96.3084 93.5579 94.5578
September 100.8877 94.4235 96.1953
October 103.3205 95.6772 99.0262
November 96.5400 86.1402 90.8850
December 88.7574 80.7628 84.5054